Taking exception to LaSalle's opinion

Editor - I find it hilarious that Nicholas Duka speaks with such authority regarding Mick LaSalle's opinions (Letters, May 31). Personally, I found "No Country for Old Men" to be mediocre to good. The most complex and riveting murder mystery ever filmed? That is laughable. The only reason it won an Oscar was because there were so many weak films nominated. Anyone who has read more than one Cormac McCarthy novel knew what was going to happen.

As for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King," that wasn't even as good as "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." "King" drifted on with its endless endings. It was pretty true to the book, but the last 45 minutes are hardly action adventure. I agree that Liz Taylor was beautiful, but to state "no one ... compares with this woman's jaw-dropping beauty" again emphasizes that Duka believes he alone is the arbiter of truth. Opinions are not factual truths, and Duka should recognize that.

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Mick LaSalle's biggest fan

Editor - Mick LaSalle amazes me - a modern-day Mark Twain. (I wrote to him about "Wendy and Lucy," which he reviewed with such sensitivity for the poor). He is brilliant. His reviews aren't just that, they are a voyage into poetry, razor-keen insight, grand wit and brilliant philosophical observation. Hey, I just reviewed the reviewer. I am motivated to write this because of LaSalle's response to Larry Snyder and being "wrong" (Ask Mick LaSalle, May 31). Well done, as usual. I wouldn't go on the Judge Judy show even if the Supreme Court had found me innocent of the same charge and, as an unarmed person, I certainly would not engage La in a battle of wits. Good work. Mick, the best part of saying "I'm sorry" is that you have the last word.